In Re Badgett’s Empirical Analysis

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17 state decisions

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1. “[t]he Supreme Court 'acts as a court of original jurisdiction, rather than in its typical capacity as an appellate court' when reviewing a recommendation from the Commission.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Chapman · In Re Inquiry Concerning 17-143 Apr. M. Smith

2. “1. Respondent has been fully cooperative with the Commission’s investigation, voluntarily providing information about the underlying matter. 2. Respondent agreed to enter into the Stipulations to bring closure to this matter and because of his concern for protecting the integrity of the court system. 3. With respect to filing accurate Canon 6 and SEI reports, Respondent agreed to accept a recommendation of public reprimand from the Commission and acknowledges that the conduct set out in the Stipulations establishes by clear and convincing evidence that this conduct is in violation of the North Carolina Code of Judicial Conduct and is prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute in violation of G.S. § 7A-376([b]). 4. Respondent has an exemplary record of public service having served honorably with the United States Army where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service above and beyond the call of duly. Respondent also worked for the United States Navy as a civilian and served as a law enforcement office for over 5 years in North Carolina before beginning a career in law. 5. Respondent is also strongly dedicated to his community, volunteering his time with numerous organizations. Respondent has served as a volunteer Are fighter and EMT, President of the Judicial District 3B Bar Association, and trustee on the Board of Trustees for Craven Community College. Respondent was a Havelock Rotary Club member, has been a Master ”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 14-126B MacK

3. “determine if the Commission's findings of fact are adequately supported by clear and convincing evidence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Belk